Current global temperature increases resulting from human activity threaten many
ecosystems and societies, and have led to international and national policy commitments …

Silphium perfoliatum is a perennial crop native to North America that has been the subject of
increased scientific interest in recent years, especially in Europe. It is drought-and frost …

Sewage sludge (SS) can be used in crop production to reduce the demand for non-
renewable resources. The aim of this study, conducted in Poland (2008–2013), was to …

Forage crops have the potential to serve multiple functions, providing an ecological
framework to sustainably intensify food production, ie, ecological intensification. We review …

The perennial cup plant (Silphium perfoliatum L.) is considered as an alternative feedstock
to maize for biogas plants. Due to its ecological advantages of an extensive management …

Silphium perfoliatum L. and Helianthus salicifolius A. Dietr are perennial herbaceous crops
(PHC) that have recently attracted much attention. This study aimed to determine the energy …

The purpose of this research is to capitalise on the potential of non-traditional plant species
in the Republic of Moldova from the families Asteraceae (cup plant Silphium perfoliatum; …

This article reviews the available research results of selected species of the genus Silphium
L.(Asteraceae) as alternative plants for crops and industry. Silphium species have valuable …

Perennial energy crops as an alternative to maize (Zea mays L.) have the potential to
promote biodiversity and associated ecosystem services in agricultural landscapes. Ground …

Acrocomia aculeata is under accelerated domestication due to the high yield and quality of
the oils obtained from the fruits. Key details about its reproduction and fruit production …